High-Performance Dishwashing: Tough on Grease, Gentle on Hands
Conventional dishwashing liquids often rely on harsh surfactants like SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) to create foam. While they cut grease, they also strip natural oils from your skin and may leave residues on the plates you eat from. Natural dish liquids achieve the same cleaning power using plant-derived surfactants — without the irritation, synthetic fragrance load or environmental impact.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
What: Plant-based dish liquids, ultra-concentrated detergents and natural dishwasher powders that cut grease effectively while being gentle on skin and waterways.
Why it matters: Many supermarket dish liquids contain harsh foaming agents that irritate hands and leave chemical residues. Natural surfactants clean just as well while being safer for your health and the environment.
How to use this page: Review the helper tip below, explore the Eco Cleaning Hub, then open the dishwashing standards guide to pick the best solution for your household.
Our curated range uses plant-based cleaning agents derived from coconut, corn and essential oils to remove fat and food particles effectively. Whether washing by hand or running a dishwasher cycle, these formulas are biodegradable, gentle on skin and safe for Australian waterways — without the synthetic fragrance fog.
It isn’t just the hot water — chemical-heavy liquids are a common trigger. Try our pH-balanced dish liquids from Abode and Kin Kin Naturals, formulated for eczema and dermatitis-prone households.
Creating a healthy home? Visit our Eco Cleaning Hub to explore our full kitchen and laundry safety protocols.
Not sure where to start? Use the guide below as your dishwashing “cheat sheet”.
Dishwashing standards & product recommendations (tap to expand)
The Eco Traders Dishwashing Standard
We prioritise formulas that cut grease efficiently while keeping waste low. Every product in this collection is free from phosphates, synthetic fragrances, chlorine bleach and unnecessary fillers.
Ultra-Concentrated: Natural brands don’t dilute with water. A small squirt of Kin Kin Naturals lasts far longer than supermarket liquids.
Dishwasher Safety: Our powders and tablets avoid the harsh chemical smell released by standard dishwasher steam and are septic- and grey-water-safe.
Bulk Value: Reduce plastic waste and your cost per wash with 5L refill options for everyday dishwashing.
Choosing your dish solution
For bulk families: Kin Kin Naturals (Tangerine & Mandarin) is our best-selling bulk concentrate.
For sensitive skin: Abode offers fragrance-free, ultra-gentle options ideal for eczema-prone hands.
For dishwashers: Choose Abode Powder or Ecologic. Tip: Use white vinegar as a natural rinse aid for streak-free glass.
Shop safe, grease-cutting dish supplies below.